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PK02 ZGS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,520 mi
Last recorded58,520 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK02 ZGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 58,520 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 58,514 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 58,228 miles

corosion to rear of o/s outer sill

Pass 9 Nov 2023 57,597 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 57,091 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 53,708 miles

Nearside Rear Imbalance on parking brake performance.

Fail 2 Nov 2021 53,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Imbalance on parking brake performance.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 50,210 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 45,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 43,890 miles

BODY/ SUSPENSION / OS, OUTER SILL CORRODED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST CORRODED/ LEAKING EMISSIONS ONLY JUST MET (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 42,285 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion on sills, chassis,suspension

low effort on nearside handbrake

Pass 13 Apr 2016 40,692 miles

low effort on nearside handbrake

offside sill, chassis slightly corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 40,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

low effort on nearside handbrake

offside sill, chassis slightly corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 38,666 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 35,476 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2014 35,475 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 31,017 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 30,319 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 30,319 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 30,001 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 28,697 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 24,375 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 21,381 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 18,172 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 14,584 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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PK02 ZGS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK02 ZGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PK02 ZGS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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